Bihar CEO Dismisses RJD Allegations of Targeted Power Cuts During Polling

The Chief Electoral Officer of Bihar today dismissed the Rashtriya Janata Dal’s (RJD’s) allegations of deliberate power cuts at certain polling stations during the first phase of the Bihar Assembly elections. He termed the claims completely baseless and misleading.
 
 
In response to the RJD’s post on social media, the CEO’s office clarified that voting across the State was proceeding smoothly and that the Election Commission of India was ensuring a fair and transparent electoral process. It said this allegation is completely baseless and misleading. It said the Election Commission is following all standard protocols to ensure an uninterrupted election process.
 
 
The RJD had alleged that electricity supply was being cut off intermittently at booths considered strongholds of the Mahagathbandhan alliance to slow down the pace of voting.